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John Davidson

    11. apríl 1857 – 23. marec 1909

    John Davidson bol škótsky básnik, dramatik a prozaik, preslávený najmä svojimi baladami. Jeho dielo, často ovplyvnené alžbetínskou drámou, zahŕňa kronikárske hry a komické i romantické frašky. Davidson sa venoval aj prekladom z francúzštiny a nemčiny. Jeho tvorba je cenená pre svoj jedinečný štýl a hĺbku.

    John Davidson
    Perzské listy
    Natural Creation or Natural Selection?
    99. My Life in Pictures
    One Being One
    The Gospel of Jesus
    Ježišovo evanjelium po stopách jeho pôvodného učenia
    • A Practical Novelist

      • 76 stránok
      • 3 hodiny čítania

      This classical work has been preserved and republished in a modern format to ensure its significance endures for future generations. The book has been meticulously reformatted, retyped, and designed, offering a clear and readable text that enhances the reading experience. Alpha Editions aims to maintain the importance of this literary piece, ensuring it remains accessible and appreciated throughout history.

      A Practical Novelist2024
    • Bible Stories for Adults

      Exploring Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World

      • 218 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Exploring the intersection of faith, philosophy, and psychology, this collection presents 52 narratives that blend timeless wisdom with contemporary insights. Each narrative delves into profound themes, offering readers a chance to reflect on their beliefs and the human experience. The book aims to inspire and provoke thought, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking deeper understanding and connection between ancient teachings and modern life.

      Bible Stories for Adults2023
    • The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. Excerpt from A New Interpretation of Herbart's Psychology and Educational Theory Through the Philosophy of Leibniz (Classic Reprint)About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

      A New Interpretation of Herbart's Psychology and EDUCATIONAL THEORY THROUGH THE PHILOSOPHY OF LEIBNIZ2022
    • One Being One

      • 191 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      Sometimes lyrical, sometimes light-hearted, and occasionally irreverent, this book explores "life, the Universe, and Everything," emphasizing that true understanding arises from recognizing everything as part of One Being. This realization aligns various aspects of human knowledge, including scientific discoveries and universal religious and mystical teachings. The narrative draws on ancient perennial wisdom while offering a contemporary perspective, posing as many questions as it answers. The publisher, Science of the Soul Research Centre, focuses on spirituality and promotes an understanding of the common spiritual power inherent in all life. It encourages exploration of the inner spiritual journey, emphasizing that the essence of this experience is universal, transcending creed, culture, and time. The SSRC aims to dissolve barriers between religions and explores spiritual truth from diverse viewpoints, suggesting that while expressions of spirituality may vary, they ultimately converge towards a shared Reality. This work presents a reconciliatory view in the ongoing dialogue between science and religion, aiming to foster a better understanding of these often contradictory fields. Through its insights, it seeks to bridge gaps and encourage a more integrated approach to spirituality and knowledge.

      One Being One2010
      4,0
    • Perzské listy

      • 248 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      Keď mladý, dovtedy takmer neznámy predseda Kráľovského súdu v Bordeaux vydal v roku 1721 Perzské listy, ukázalo sa, že dielo napísal ozajstný majster. Parížania rozchytali niekoľko vydaní a podnikaví vydavatelia pridali ešte zopár napochytro vyrobených napodobenín. A hoci Montesquieu svoj „preklad z perzštiny“ vydal anonymne, stal sa hneď slávnym. Obdobie, v ktorom autor žil, naskrze nebolo také, že by na ňom nebolo čo kritizovať. Lenže útočiť vždy nemožno alebo neradno priamo: musíte hovoriť vážne, a pritom žartovať, váš bič môže šľahať, nie však vážne zraniť. Túto ťažkú úlohu brali na seba cudzokrajní návštevníci, ktorí prišli do Francúzska a opisovali, čo tu videli. Cudzinec si mohol dovoliť povedať všetko, aj to, čo si sami Francúzi len tajne mysleli – a pritom ho nemuseli brať vážne. Tak sa stal orientálny cestovateľ obdobou stredovekých múdrych šašov na kráľovskom dvore. Túto novú formu neobjavil Montesquieu. Mal veľa predchodcov. Forma tu bola, lenže nedokonalá. Montesquieu jej dal švih, ľahkosť a rafinovane presné dávkovanie vážnych úvah a šteklivých poviedok, žánrových obrázkov a háremových dobrodružstiev, vážnych kritík i nenáročných anekdot.

      Perzské listy2002
      3,4